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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1942
Page
2
Webster Jack McDonald and Sydney Pry. Limited Optometrists will visit Gloucester on June 1 and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel from 9 am to 6 pm. The visit honours F.B.C.4 and F.B.M.C. London.
A two year eight month old child died suddenly on Wednesday from diphtheria in Elliott Street, with expressions of sympathy extended to Mr and Mrs Monteith. A Grafton report notes Stoker Herbert Smith, son of Mr and Mrs A R Smith, from Lawer Bucca, shown navy promise from youth and enlisting at eighteen. Gloucester police officer change, and a car collision near Graywester left only dents. Gloucester’s Second Liberty Loan quota set at £9000. the war in Crete persists with Allied assaults and Greek sources. Christmas card from a Stalag VIILB prisoner mentions hope of reunion next year. Army transfer plans and Militia to ALP noted by Minister Forde. Seven Flanagan brothers from North Bank, Bellingen, celebrated for service to King and country.
About 1000 troops daily could be inoculated as thousands of AIF soldiers in Victoria receive a new vaccine claimed to guard against influenza for 12 months. Tests involve 120 volunteers. if satisfactory, inoculations may extend across Australia. The vaccine was prepared by Dr. F M Burnet at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Melbourne, per the Army Minister Mr. Forde.
Personal sister Beryl Price, who served with the ALF, was this week called up for service. Pte. H. C. Sambell, operated on for appendicitis at Mount Isa Queensland, is spending ten days’ leave with his parents Mr and Mrs John Sambell of Bulby Brush.
A large Gloucester crowd gathered at the Majestic Theatre to welcome Sister Shepherd back from overseas. Dignitaries including Detach Chief and local leaders lauded her wartime service with Red Cross and Australia aid, while soldiers and families shared pride in the return of the Wilson family and other locals.
Meeting for boys who served at Tobruk and others who brought in supplies. P F C Sandor and Spc Holmes spoke, thanking Gloucester for the welcome and hoping Australians will extend the same to returning men. They praised the city, noted a Sydney raid not being serious, and predicted the war would end within a year. An evening of dancing and music followed, with supper provided by the Ladies Committee of the Returned Soldiers League.
Ex engineer L W Turner writes to defend the council over a gravel road dispute in Gloucester. He outlines six gate barriers used to block cattle at main street gates, the effort by six town dogs to deter stock movement, subsequent costs, and council- contractor friction. He notes gravel pricing shifts and laments misrepresentation while seeking public understanding.
In Melbourne Prime Minister Curtin declares Australia ready to withstand invasion and urges unity. He notes Allied aircraft arrivals and Axis stagnation, calling for continued effort as Lord Mayor Beatty reports nearly one third of 435 million pounds subscribed.
War news in brief reports RAF bombers hitting Rasen and Ruhr industry centers amid fires from prior raids. In Libya British and Axis troops clash near Bir Hakheim as Rommel's forces counterattack. in the Far East Tokyo policy seen as consolidating gains in China. Britain readies ARP and AA defenses amid expected reprisals. Japanese strike news notes Tulagi fires and air activity nearby. Russian front speculation grows with German reserves moving toward Kharkov and Donets bridgeheads. An analyst notes American fighters in Australia lacking in some areas against Japanese zeros.
Pte George Blanch writing from Stalag Vilb to his parents reports being assigned to a new job with fellow prisoners. He has not received letters since capture and asks for a clothing parcel. He describes severe cold with over a foot of snow and notes Red Cross aid helps, while facing tight food. A Christmas card to his parents arrives with warm wishes and a German scene.
A park court event last Saturday raised funds for Prisoners of War relief, adding £1 10s to the tally. Mrs Brorson and Miss C Perram tied for first in Tidies on A court. Mr Paull won the gent. players’ contest. Participants included Mesdames Brorson and Crane, Misses Shepherd Mathewson Perram, Messrs Paull Wood West Tibrook Page West Connolly, and Cox Sutton Monro Fox Thompson Chaplin Price Mathewson. Tennis parties this month continue for Prisoners of War Funds.
In the Senate Minister for Customs Senny Joe Keane stated that Australia’s 12 sugar crop would be more than adequate to meet Australia’s needs.
Major G D Mitchell reports a letter from Minister for Transport M O Sullivan detailing a new travel concession for country pensioners. From 1942, a return ticket at single fare becomes available once per calendar month, provided eleven of twelve yearly journeys are to stations outside the Metropolitan and Newcastle suburban areas.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd records 2000 cattle yarded with Best dealers to 60 shillings, steers to 51 shillings, heifers to 47, bullocks to 45, cows to 2. Pitt Son & Badgery Ltd reports 2000 cattle yarded at Flemington with a medium prime proportion and firmer light weights. Account H A Abbott Gloucester lists 24 steers to 16 pounds 4 shillings, averaging 138 pounds 18 shillings 8 pence.
In occupied countries scores of small news sheets evade the Secret Police, often hand printed in caves or forests. Editors and reporters receive no pay and face death if caught. They transmit and share news via wireless nets despite peril. At Forbesdale a Red Cross dance raised £28 9s.
A. G. Hicks offers Good STEERS three years old in 60 day condition. A. C. Holstein cows and calves. Sansom provides five PRIME FAT BULLOCKS. Mixed cattle for A Green, M. Mackay and others. RA. Crowther listed. S A. Bridge sells a SADDLE HORSE and a SADDLE MARE with proceeds to the War Chest Fund.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction the Public Trustee announces administration of the estate of Thomas Shelton who died January 8 1942. Creditors and others with debts or claims must send particulars by August 1 1942. The Public Trustee will distribute assets thereafter and will not be liable for missing claims. Dated May 8 1912. W B Geddes Public Trustee Sydney.
Warning to all persons not to take fruit or vegetables or trespass on Sim mons property near Craven. All offenders will be prosecuted. Mr Bambach appointed caretaker. Signed CA Maslen.
In memory of Reginald Thomas who died May 28 1936 at age four. A day of remembrance is kept by his mother father sister and brothers Linda Gladys Erte and Cecil. The family vows to remember him always.
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